Texas Mental Health Resource Guide A Book for Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources Across the State of Texas First Edition, 2019 Judge Barbara Hervey Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Acknowledgements The Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) recognizes the leadership and support of all those who contributed to this project. The CCA also thanks and acknowledges the Texas Legislature for providing the funds for this statewide guide of mental health resources. A special thanks to the following contributors who helped to compile this Texas Mental Health Resource Guide: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller Judge Michael Keasler Judge David Newell Judge Barbara Hervey Judge Mary Lou Keel Judge Bert Richardson Judge Scott Walker Judge Kevin Yeary Judge Michelle Slaughter The Supreme Court of Texas Chief Justice Nathan Hecht Justice Paul Green Justice John Phillip Devine Justice Eva Guzman Justice Jimmy Blacklock Justice Debra Lehrmann Justice J. Brett Busby Justice Jeffrey Boyd Justice Jane Bland The Judicial Commission on Mental Health The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Staff Megan Molleur, Grant Attorney for Judicial Education Alexander R. Comsudi, Briefing Attorney Michael Romberger, Intern James Follett, Intern Texas Health & Human Services Commission Texas Center for the Judiciary Texas Municipal Courts Education Center Texas Justice Court Training Center Texas Association of Counties And to all 254 counties of our great state of Texas and the hundreds of people who gratuitously answered our call for the information we share with you here. To share your resource please write to: Court of Criminal Appeals c/o Mental Health Resource Guide P.O. Box 12308 Austin, Texas 78711 [email protected] The Court of Criminal Appeals maintains this Resource Guide to enhance public access to information about mental health resources available in Texas. The inclusion of any organization, agency, or service in this Resource Guide does not imply or constitute an endorsement or recommendation, nor does exclusion imply disapproval. Foreword Those suffering with mental health issues, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders are among the most underserved members of our society. These problems cross all racial, religious, and economic lines and necessarily demand our steadfast commitment to promoting better care for this population. Everyone has or will come into close contact with a person who suffers a mental health issue. In January of 2018, the Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals joined hands in launching the Judicial Commission on Mental Health to assist these members of our society through collaboration, education, and implementation of services for appropriate care. But in a state with 254 counties, resources are stretched thin and, in rural counties, are often non-existent. Also, solutions have long been pondered as to the direction we take in dealing with persons in the criminal justice system who might be better served through alternatives to incarceration. Civil commitment processes beg for uniformity and additional funding. The issues are many, the population diverse and immense. It is commendable that programs and cooperative efforts to address mental health and substance use disorders needs are on the rise, but there remain so many questions to answer and problems to resolve. While this book is by no means a complete compilation of all the resources available in Texas, we have begun to gather as many resources as we can with a mind that this will be a living document to be continuously updated. We have included all types of programs and facilities from governmental agencies and organizations to private practitioners and all those in between in a combined effort to assist those in need. I invite anyone and everyone to continue to send us any information or resources to add to our book for the future benefit of those with mental health issues. Not only will the person suffering from these issues benefit from the sharing of these resources, but all those affected will benefit as well. It is my hope that, as resources are expanded across the state, we will all share in reshaping our approach to mental health. Barbara Hervey, Judge Co-Chair, Judicial Commission on Mental Health Table of Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .......................................................................................................................................... 1 FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 5 EXPLANATION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ..................................................................................................... 13 Crisis Services and Facilities ......................................................................................................................................... 13 Outpatient Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 14 Services for People in the Criminal Justice System (Forensic Services) ....................................................................... 16 RESOURCES BY TYPE ............................................................................................................................................ 18 State Agencies ..................................................................................................................................................... 18 Department of Family and Protective Services ........................................................................................................... 18 Health and Human Services Commission .................................................................................................................... 19 Texas Department of Criminal Justice ......................................................................................................................... 22 Texas Department of State Health Services ................................................................................................................ 23 Texas Juvenile Justice Department .............................................................................................................................. 23 Local Mental Health Authorities/Local Behavioral Health Authorities: .............................................................. 25 State Hospitals .................................................................................................................................................... 32 Veteran’s Hospitals & Clinics ............................................................................................................................... 33 Amarillo VA Health Care System ................................................................................................................................. 33 Central Texas VA System ............................................................................................................................................. 34 El Paso VA Health Care System .................................................................................................................................... 34 Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (East Texas) .................................................................................................. 35 South Texas VA Health Care System (STVHCS) ............................................................................................................ 35 VA North Texas Health Care System ............................................................................................................................ 36 VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VCB) ............................................................................................ 37 West Texas VA Health Care System ............................................................................................................................. 37 Substance Use Disorder Services ......................................................................................................................... 38 Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Accredited Substance Abuse Facilities ................... 40 Other Statewide Civil Legal, Government and Related Agency Resources ......................................................... 44 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Information ........................................................................................................ 44 Children/Minors .......................................................................................................................................................... 44 Civil Rights/Discrimination........................................................................................................................................... 46 Consumer .................................................................................................................................................................... 46 Disability .....................................................................................................................................................................